Formula Feeding Practice and Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Visited Health Facilities for Their Infants Aged Below 6 Months in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020.

Hamelmal Azene AlemuHiwot TesfaTadele Fentabil AnagawHunegnaw Almaw DersehNetsanet Fentahun Babbel

Published in: International journal of general medicine (2023)

This study's findings revealed that one-fourth of mothers fed infant formula before the age of 6 months. Therefore, we recommended promoting behavior change communication, focusing on attitude change in formula feeding practice and its health consequences, promoting exclusive breastfeeding practice, and strengthening ANC service provision.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
mental health
public health
human milk
quality improvement
health information
palliative care
preterm infants
health promotion
single cell
risk assessment
climate change
human health